{"product_id":"buddhist-lama-zhabdrung-rinpoche-statue-founding-father-of-bhutan","title":"Buddhist Lama Zhabdrung Rinpoche Statue | Founding Father of Bhutan","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 23px;\"\u003eNgawang Namgyal Statue for Devotional Practice and Prayer | Buddhist Art from Nepal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonor the legacy of Ngawang Namgyal (Zhabdrung Rinpoche), the revered founding father of Bhutan, with this handcrafted devotional statue from Nepal. Created by Newari artisans using the lost-wax technique, this sacred sculpture is beautifully enriched with gold fire-gilding, intricate repoussé detailing and refined hand-chased ornamentation. Seated in meditation upon a lotus seat, Zhabdrung Rinpoche is portrayed with a gold-painted face, a dark beard and the distinctive red-topped lama hat that symbolizes his spiritual authority. The richly detailed monastic robes feature elegant scrolling patterns and sculptural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ngawang Namgyal Statue for Devotional Practice and Prayer depicts the great lama performing the earth-touching mudra (Bhumisparsha Mudra) while holding a sacred ritual vase, symbolizing spiritual accomplishment and the attainment of enlightenment. Ideal for Buddhist altars or fine spiritual art collections, this handcrafted work of art invites practitioners to cultivate protection and a deeper connection to the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eKey Features of Lama Zhabdrung Rinpoche Statue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Durable Copper \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24K Gold-Painted Face\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully painted using Acrylic Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally Handcrafted by Nepalese Newari Artists\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight X Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35.5cm \u003c\/span\u003eX 23cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.30\u003c\/span\u003ekg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eConsecration Process \u0026amp; Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eAbout Zhabdrung Rinpoche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, revered as the \"Precious Jewel at Whose Feet One Submits,\" is the founding saint and sovereign of Bhutan, embodying the inseparable union of spiritual mastery and enlightened leadership within the Drukpa Kagyü tradition. His serene, luminous form represents the purity of dharmic authority — a presence that unified a nation under the banner of the Buddha's teachings. As the earthly emanation of Avalokiteshvara, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal embodies the Buddhist truth that compassionate wisdom, when wielded with unwavering resolve, can transform both a land and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidhiratna ","offers":[{"title":"35.5cm X 23cm \/ 4.30kg","offer_id":50755792601334,"sku":"8306 GSCS","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5141\/7846\/files\/front_view_ngawang-namgyal-statue-zhabdrung-rinpoche-lotus-seat-ritual-vase-buddhist-art-nepal.jpg?v=1780827523","url":"https:\/\/nidhiratna.com\/products\/buddhist-lama-zhabdrung-rinpoche-statue-founding-father-of-bhutan","provider":"Nidhiratna ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}